[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 75 (Monday, May 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E765]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING SHERIFF'S DEPUTY CHAD R. KOWALCZYK FOR HIS BRAVERY AND 
                    SELFLESSNESS IN THE LINE OF DUTY

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                           HON. SEAN P. DUFFY

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 19, 2014

  Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Taylor County 
Deputy Sheriff Chad R. Kowalczyk for his bravery, selflessness, and 
quick thinking in the line of duty while responding to a call on 
September 8, 2013.
  Deputy Kowalczyk responded to a report of a violation of a court 
ordered injunction. Upon arriving to the scene, the suspect fired on 
deputy Kowalczyk.
  When the suspect began firing shots at deputy Kowalczyk, he retreated 
to a position of cover and attempted to warn the responding officers of 
the situation. Unable to make radio contact, deputy Kowalczyk decided 
to leave his position of cover to get to his squad car, knowingly 
putting his life in jeopardy.
  When deputy Kowalczyk broke cover, he was struck by a round in his 
left abdomen.
  Deputy Kowalczyk made it to his vehicle and radioed the other 
officers alerting them of the situation. When they arrived at the 
scene, they found deputy Kowalczyk taking up a tactical position, 
despite his serious injuries.
  Mr. Speaker, deputy Kowalczyk may not agree with me, but he is a 
hero. His quick thinking and selflessness protected his fellow officers 
and the community. Please join me in thanking Deputy Kowalczyk once 
again for his bravery, selflessness, and quick thinking in the line of 
duty.

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